This program of advanced study focuses on the optimization of acoustical quality of performance spaces and other aurally sensitive environments. Research in this area improves understanding of how a space is designed to achieve the best acoustics for a given purpose. The program is geared toward students with a bachelor’s degree who have interests in acoustics, music, architecture, and/or engineering. Rensselaer offers numerous state-of-the-art facilities related to study in this area including a Hemi-anechoic testing room with a Binaural listening test station, the School of Architecture Fabrication Center, and Rensselaer’s Libraries and Information Services.

Outcomes of the Graduate Curriculum
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: